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HYPHEN

(noun, verb, conj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Hyphen.

How to pronounce hyphen:

US

Hyphen - as a noun

A punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dash
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
punctuationpunctuation mark
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hyphen - as a verb

Divide or connect with a hyphen

Example: "Hyphenate these words and names"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hyphenate

Hyphen - as a conjunction

Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-".

Example Sentences

"Please use a hyphen between the words in a compound adjective."
"The hyphen is commonly used to join the parts of a hyphenated name."
"There should be a hyphen in the phone number for proper formatting."
"Remember to include a hyphen in the email address."
"She struggled to correctly place the hyphen in the word."
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Word Game Points

Is HYPHEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hyphen is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HYPHEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is HYPHEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hyphen is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HYPHEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is HYPHEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hyphen is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HYPHEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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